Measuring Brain Activity in Premature Infants (image)

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In this image, an infant's brain activity is measured while tactile stimulation, in the form of air puffs, is administered to the child's hand. The goal of this research technique is to identify and develop treatments for mental disabilities commonly associated with premature birth.

Credit

JoVE - The Journal of Visualized Experiments

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